Personal Info
Birth date
1914-11-30 (110 Years)
Day of death
1988-10-27
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hounslow, Middlesex, England, UK
Also known as
Чарльз Хоутри
George Frederick Joffre Hartree
Charles Hawtrey
Biography
George Frederick Joffre Hartree, known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English comedy actor and musician. Beginning at an early age as a boy soprano, he made several records before moving on to radio. His later career encompassed the theatre, the cinema, through the Carry On films, and television.
Filmography
The Army Game
5
Overview:
The Army Game is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1957 to 1961. Made in black-and-white, it is about National Service conscription to the post-war British Army. It was created by Sid Colin. Many stars, like Charles Hawtrey, William Hartnell, Bernard Bresslaw, Alfie Bass and Dick Emery became household names, and appeared in the Carry On films, which began with Carry On Sergeant, virtually a spin-off. It was made for the ITV network by Granada Television.Our House
6
Overview:
A group of very different people pool together their funds and buy a house large enough to accommodate them all. Characters include librarian Georgina Ruddy, council official Simon Willow, unemployable Daisy Burke, Yorkshire sea dog Captain Illiffe and his French singing wife, newlywed Hattons and law student Gordon Brent.Carry On Forever
NYR
Overview:
Martin Clunes narrates this documentary celebrating the success of the `Carry On' films. The brand has captured audiences throughout the world, and is known for introducing legendary comedy acts such as Sid James, Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams. The show replays iconic moments, as well as revealing some never-before-seen footage and photography. Some of the `Carry On' cast give interviews as they are taken on a reminiscent journey of their time on screen. The stars appearing include Amanda Barrie, Liz Fraser, Bernard Cribbins, Juliet Mills, Sally Geeson, June Whitfield, Shirley Eaton, Fenella Fielding and Jim Dale.Super Gran
6.5
Overview:
Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner Campbell.Sabotage
6.685
Overview:
Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.Carry On Christmas Specials
5.8
Overview:
These four made-for-TV Christmas Carry On spectaculars feature favourite stories and timely traditions, including Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, pantomime and much more, in the only way the Carry On team know how... pure slapstick comedy and scripts full of trademark innuendo!Carry On Nurse
6.4
Overview:
In Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut gives everyone a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a colonel who's a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton, and Bell wants his bunion removed straight away, so after a couple of pints, the men decide to remove the bunion themselves!Carry On Cowboy
6.3
Overview:
Stodge City is in the grip of the Rumpo Kid and his gang. Mistaken identity again takes a hand as a 'sanitary engineer' named Marshal P. Knutt is mistaken for a law marshal. Being the conscientious sort, Marshal tries to help the town get rid of Rumpo, and a showdown is inevitable. Marshal has two aids—revenge-seeking Annie Oakley and his sanitary expertise.Carry On Follow That Camel
5.8
Overview:
Bertram Oliphant 'Bo' West wants to clear his unjustly smeared reputation, so he joins the Foreign Legion—with Simpson his manservant in tow. But the fort they get posted to is full of eccentric legionnaires, and there's trouble brewing with the locals too. Unbeknown to Bo, his lady love has followed him in disguise.Carry On Cleo
6.6
Overview:
Two Britons—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their first encounters in Rome leaves Hengist being mistaken for a fighter, and gets drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Cleopatra.Carry On Camping
6.6
Overview:
Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea, so when they decide to take them on a holiday to Paradise Camp, they think they're off to a nudist colony—but they couldn't be more wrong, and meet up with the weirdest bunch of campers you can imagine.Carry On Henry
6.1
Overview:
Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...Carry On Abroad
6.3
Overview:
A group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they find the Hotel still hasn't been finished being built, and the weather is awful. And there is something strange about the staff—they all look very similar. To top it all off, the weather seems to be having an adverse affect on the Hotel's foundations.Carry On Screaming!
6.5
Overview:
The sinister Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going—he's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for him, Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, and he doesn't have a clue!Passport to Pimlico
6.89
Overview:
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.Carry On Loving
5.7
Overview:
The Wedded Bliss computer dating agency aims to bring together the lonely hearts of Much-Snoggin-in-the-Green. Its owner, Sidney Bliss, has enough complications in his own love life, but still produces a pamphlet called 'The Wit to Woo'. The strange collection of hopefuls lead to some outlandish matches—and jealousies are bound to lead to trouble.Carry On Constable
6.3
Overview:
With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits are assigned to Inspector Mills police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse, they manage to totally wreck operations of the police force and let plenty of criminals get away, even before they arrive at the station. They all have to prove themselves or else they'll be out of a job and Sgt. Wilkins will be transferred.Carry On Spying
6.5
Overview:
Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor makes her debut in this outrageous send-up of the James Bond movies. Fearless agent Desmond Simpkins and Charlie Bind, aided and abetted by the comely Agent Honeybutt and Agent Crump, battle against the evil powers of international bad guys STENCH and their three cronies.Carry On Up the Khyber
6.5
Overview:
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.Dentist on the Job
6.2
Overview:
Colonel Proudfoot of Proudfoot Industries tries to entice a couple of newly qualified dentists to advertise "Dreem", a revolutionary type of toothpaste, but he knows that if the dentists learn that they are part of an advertising campaign, they will be struck off, and the campaign will be a disaster.Carry On Cabby
6.5
Overview:
Speedee Taxis is a great success, which means its workaholic owner Charlie starts neglecting Peggy, his wife. Suddenly a fleet of rival taxis appears from nowhere and start pinching all the fares. The rivals are Glamcabs, and they have a secret weapon. All their drivers are very attractive women! Who's behind Glamcabs? It's open warfare and only one fleet can survive!Carry On Again Doctor
6.1
Overview:
Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.Carry On Sergeant
6.4
Overview:
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.Carry On Jack
5.9
Overview:
Tenth entry in the Carry On series. Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing the decks include Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Houston. The film was originally to be titled Up the Armada, but the British Board of Film Censors objected to such a rude title.Carry On Doctor
6.5
Overview:
Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his performance and ends up in hospital under the care of Dr Tinkle. The hospital is about to enter a period of total chaos.Please Turn Over
6.1
Overview:
The orderly suburban life of a 1950's English town is turned on its head when the teenaged daughter of one of the residents writes a steamy bestseller featuring characters obviously based on the local population.Carry On at Your Convenience
6.2
Overview:
At WC Boggs' Lavatory factory, Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat. However, eventually everyone gets fed up with him.A Canterbury Tale
6.891
Overview:
Three modern day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town on the way to Canterbury.Paid to Kill
5.8
Overview:
A man pays a hitman to kill him. Circumstances change and he tries to call off the hit but he has trouble getting the deal killed.That's Carry On!
5.652
Overview:
Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film studios to unwrap some rib-tickling moments from the series. From the original, military mayhem of Carry On Sergeant, through to the really ancient archaeological gags of Carry On Behind, our saucy hosts get their titters out for this laugh-a-second gallop through the most successful series of British comedy films ever made.Acting
TBAThe Princess And The Pea as court jester
2015Carry On Forever (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1985Super Gran (1 Episode) as Clarence, Duke of Claridge
1979The Plank as Co-Driver
1977That's Carry On! as Various Characters
1977To See Such Fun as Unknown
1972Carry On Abroad as Eustace Tuttle
1972Carry On Matron as Dr. Francis A. Goode
1971Carry On at Your Convenience as Charles Coote
1971Carry On Henry as Sir Roger de Lodgerley
1970Carry On Again Christmas as Old Blind Pew, Night Watchman, Nipper the Flipper, Dr Livershake
1970Carry On Loving as James Bedsop
1970Carry On Up the Jungle as Tonka the Great / Walter Bagley
1969Carry On Christmas as Spirit of Christmas Past / Angel / Convent Girl / Buttons
1969Carry On Christmas Specials (4 Episodes) as Unknown
1969Carry On Again Doctor as Doctor Ernest Stoppidge
1969Zeta One as Swyne
1969Carry On Camping as Charlie Muggins
1968Carry On Up the Khyber as Private Widdle
1967Carry On Doctor as Mr. Barron
1967Carry On Follow That Camel as Captain Le Pice
1967The Terrornauts as Joshua Yellowlees
1966Carry On Don't Lose Your Head as Duc de Pomfrit
1966Carry On Screaming! as Dan Dann
1965Carry On Cowboy as Chief Big Heap
1964Carry On Cleo as Seneca
1964Carry On Spying as Charlie Bind
1964Carry On Jack as Walter Sweetly
1963Carry On Cabby as Terry 'Pintpot' Tankard
1963Best of Friends (13 Episodes) as Charles
1961What a Whopper as Arnold
1961Dentist on the Job as Mr. Roper
1961Carry On Regardless as Gabriel Dimple
1960Our House (39 Episodes) as Unknown
1960Carry On Constable as S.P.C. Timothy Gorse
1960Inn for Trouble as Silas Withering
1959Please Turn Over as Jeweller
1959Carry On Teacher as Michael Bean
1959Carry On Nurse as Humphrey Hinton
1958Carry On Sergeant as Peter Golightly
1958I Only Arsked as Pvt. 'Professor' Hatchett
1957The Army Game (154 Episodes) as Unknown
1956Who Done It? as Disc Jockey
1956The March Hare as Fisher
1955Simon and Laura as Railway Porter
1955Timeslip as Scruffy (office boy)
1955As Long as They're Happy as Man in Hippodrome Audience
1954To Dorothy, a Son as Waiter at Pub
1954Paid to Kill as Bill
1952Brandy for the Parson as George Crumb
1952Hammer the Toff as Cashier
1951You're Only Young Twice as Adolphus Hayman
1951The Galloping Major as Lew Rimmel
1951Smart Alec as Farr
1950Room to Let as Mike Atkinson
1949Dark Secret as Arthur Figson
1949Passport to Pimlico as Bert Fitch
1949The Story of Shirley Yorke as Markham
1945The Ten Year Plan as Charles Martin
1944A Canterbury Tale as Thomas Duckett
1942Much Too Shy as Art Student
1942Let the People Sing as Young Orton
1942The Goose Steps Out as Max
1941The Ghost of St. Michael's as Percy Thorne
1940Jailbirds as Nick
1939Where's That Fire as Woodley
1937East of Ludgate Hill as Edwin Tallweather
1937The Gap as Cashier-Searchlight Operator (uncredited)
1937Good Morning, Boys! as Septimus
1937Sabotage as Studious Youngster (uncredited)
1936The Brown Wallet as Bit Part (uncredited)
1936Cheer Up as Dancing Boy Scout (uncredited)
1935Get Off My Foot as Unknown
1935Man of the Moment as Tom
1934The Office Wife as Unknown
1933The Melody-Maker as Torn
1933As Good as New as Unknown
1932Marry Me as Billy Hart
Directing
1946What Do We Do Now? ... Director
Camera
1946What Do We Do Now? ... Director of Photography